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Bowl contingency plans
Everyone's happy today at the EagleBank Bowl. But what happens if their bowl tie-ins don't pan out.
Not much from Ralph
Quick ACC teleconference update --- it was mostly nuts and bolts today
30 Teams in 3(2) Days -- Tampa Bay
Installment No. 27 in our look around the NHL before Caps training camp
Linked in: Maryland daily briefing
A cruise around the Internet for the latest about the Terpies.
Live chat 1 p.m. Wednesday
Hello from New York -- just a reminder that I'll be online at 1 p.m. Wednesday for our weekly live chat.
Cooperstown Bound? - Jim Kaat
In previous columns, we've talked about Lee Smith's 478 career saves, Curt Schilling's postseason dominance and Jack Morris' epic 10-inning World Series-clinching win. All of these feats are major components in their respective cases for Hall of Fame enshrinement, but only time will tell if they'll prove compelling enough to get them in. This week we'll take a look at the career of Jim Kaat, who amassed 283 wins during his quarter-century in the big leagues but is known more for his whopping 16 Gold Gloves than anything else. By Nick Leco.
RECIPE: Beef Tostado, Mojo Chicken and Brazilian Salad
With the opening of the new Currents restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Executive Chef Aaron Chavarria had the opportunity to create a tantalizing menu fusing the colorful flavors of Florida and the Caribbean. As a native of Nicaragua, Chef’s background coupled with years of training and experience in Europe and the Florida Keys along with a culturally diverse kitchen melded together to create the exotic “Floribbean” dishes at the new Sarasota hot spot. The Latin- and Caribbean-inspired Beef Tostada, Mojo Chicken and Brazilian Salad incorporate tropical fruits, vegetables and spices and are the perfect dishes for a flavorful dining experience.
RECIPE: Beef Tostado, Mojo Chicken and Brazilian Salad, Currents Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Florida
With the opening of the new Currents restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Executive Chef Aaron Chavarria had the opportunity to create a tantalizing menu fusing the colorful flavors of Florida and the Caribbean. As a native of Nicaragua, Chef’s background coupled with years of training and experience in Europe and the Florida Keys along with a culturally diverse kitchen melded together to create the exotic “Floribbean” dishes at the new Sarasota hot spot. The Latin- and Caribbean-inspired Beef Tostada, Mojo Chicken and Brazilian Salad incorporate tropical fruits, vegetables and spices and are the perfect dishes for a flavorful dining experience.
Defensing dink-and-dunk
Here's an explanation from defensive coordinator Chris Cosh on Middle Tennessee's steady stream of five-yard pass pickups.
The biggest porkers
The McCain folks must have forgotten to do the math, because they're still accusing Barack Obama of requesting more than $1 million in earmarks for each day he's been in the Senate — even though Alaska's daily average is even higher.
Team Obama hits back hard
As McCain surges, Obama is out with a fundraising appeal and new ads, and plays offense on the trail.
The biggest porkers
The McCain folks must have forgotten to do the math, because they're still accusing Barack Obama of requesting more than $1 million in earmarks for each day he's been in the Senate — even though Alaska's daily average is even higher.
The Ghost of Doomsday Budget Past
As Maryland lawmakers prepare to deal with, here's one document many remember from the lead-up to the special session: The Doomsday Budget scenario.
Team Obama hits back hard
As McCain surges, Obama is out with a fundraising appeal and new ads, and plays offense on the trail.